Maxim D. Shrayer, born in Moscow in 1967, is a professor at Boston College and the author, most recently, of Leaving Russia: A Jewish Story, a National Jewish Book Award finalist. He is also the editor of Dinner with Stalin and Other Stories by his father, David Shrayer-Petrov, a Wallant Award finalist.
A professor of Russian and Jewish studies joins us to talk about the tenuous situation of Russian Jews and their leaders.
Even as we celebrate the great advances of post-Soviet Jewish communities, we need to remain vigilant.
Outwardly secure and flourishing, the community is a fraction of its former size and dwindling. What troubles the minds of those who stay?
It was early 1987, and Jewish emigration was at a virtual standstill. What better way than a drama of victory over ancient enemies to sustain our own hope of escape?
It was early 1987, and Jewish emigration was at a virtual standstill. What better way than a drama of victory over ancient enemies to sustain our own hope of escape?
Youthful encounters with the late Vladimir Slepak, the “stately bull” who helped win freedom for Soviet Jews.
Youthful encounters with the late Vladimir Slepak, the “stately bull” who helped win freedom for Soviet Jews.